Thirty Makeup Items That Bring Out Your Inner Child's Playful Side During Makeovers
Dive into the world of makeup with our handpicked favorites! No need to worry about spending a fortune—all of these beauties were hand-selected by our savvy editors. Just remember, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners might take a slice of sales from the provided links.
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1. A Color Pop-Punk Lip Balm for That Perfect Pop of Pink
Join the revolution of lip perfection with the Winky Lux Glimmer Balm! This magical elixir adapts to your skin’s pH level, creating the ideal shade of pink just for you. Savor the moisture it infuses into your lips, a true plus for this remarkable product!
Get it from Amazon for $16
2. The Vegan and Cruelty-Free Concealer That Beautifies and Boosts
Bid farewell to cakey concealers and embrace the flawless formula of the Evio Beauty Cream Concealer. Made with nourishing oils like jojoba and hempseed, this concealer sinks smoothly into the skin, offering a crease-free wear. Dial up the drama if you're feeling extra glam!
Pamela N. swears by it and got it from Evio Beauty for $14 (available in five shades)
3. Gwen Stefanis Ruby Red Lip Gloss That Lets You Shine Like a Star
Slip into stardom with Gwen Stefanis electric lip gloss, inspired by one of her favorite tunes. With a stunning high gloss shine and buildable color, this gloss gives you that full and plump pout you've been dreaming of!
Fall for it at Sephora for $20 (available in five colors)
4. Daily Cream Highlighter for the Subtlest Dash of Glam
Pop some shine into your day with Thirteen Lune's cream highlighter, perfect for adding an everyday glow. With two colors to choose from, you'll feel like you've struck a pot of gold!
$32 from Thirteen Lune
5. The Magical Makeup Primer that Locks Your Makeup in Place
When shopping for makeup products, a high-quality primer is a must. If you aren't feeling the cost, stop worrying, because I found this gem at a heart-stopping $10! This primer held on to my makeup like a Trojan during my weekend at San Diego Comic Con, far outlasting the humidity, hours of walking, sweating, and mask-wearing.
For $10, make your purchase from Amazon
6. A Volumizing Mascara for Ba-By Bold Eyes and Length
$19 from Thirteen Lune
7. Urban Decay X Marvel She-Hulk Eyeshadow Palette – Because Superpowers Aren't Just for Comic Books!
Unleash your inner super-powered baddie with this limited-edition palette, packed with thirteen eye-popping shades. With shimmers, intense mattes, and a colossal Hulked-Out topper shade, you'll be ready to join the Avengers.
Get it from Urban Decay for $45
8. A Rich, Vibrant Indigenous-Owned Palette for that Pop of Color
$45 from Prados Beauty
9. A Cream-to-Powder Contour Stick to Sculpt with Ease
Smoothly transition into the contour world with this creamy contour stick. With a foolproof formula and three shades to choose from, you'll achieve naturally stunning dimensions.
JoJoShoo raves about it at Sephora for $32 (available in three shades)
10. A Tower 28's Pistachio Lip Gloss for the Perfect, Non-Sticky Gloss
Discover the world of clean beauty with Tower 28 and their trend-setting ~pistachio~ lip gloss. Its gentle formula moisturizes your lips while delivering a subtle, non-sticky shine. Made for sensitive skin, this gloss softens your lips during everyday wear.
Venture to Sephora for $15 (available in 12 shades)
11. Urban Decay Wild Greens Eyeshadow Palette – the Perfect Springtime Color Fix
Available at Amazon for $26.40 or Sephora for $44
12. A ColourPop Shadow Set Inspired by High School Musical – Your Ticket to the Show!
Get it from ColourPop for $24
13. One/Size 3D Blush Trio – Triple the Textures, Triple the Fun!
With three versatile textures to choose from, the One/Size 3D Blush Trio offers a 3D blush effect that is versatile and a breeze to use. Try the vibrant, easy-to-blend cream formula, the long-lasting velvet cream, or the universally flattering matte powder!
Sephora has it for $36 (available in six color schemes)
14. A Kosas Air clear Brow Gel – Fluff, Lift, Set
Go to Sephora for $24
If you're after a touch of color, opt for their tinted brow gel instead!
15. A Freck Beauty Vegan and Cruelty-Free LashRocket Liner – Intense Jet Black for that Statement Line
$24 from Sephora
16. Fenty Beauty Diamond Bomb All Over Diamond Veil – Shine On!
Glitter and shimmer Dance the night away with Fenty Beauty's Diamond Bomb All-Over Diamond Veil. Brush on this dusty highlighter for an all-over veil of glitter and shimmer that you can wear on your face and body.
Get it from Sephora for $40 (available in three shades)
17. NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil – Maximum Impact as an Eyeliner or Eyeshadow
$4.50 from Amazon (available in 24 shades)
18. Maybelline Fit Me Matte Poreless Liquid Foundation – Budget-Friendly and Brilliant!
$7.99 at Amazon (available in 41 shades)
19. Laura Mercier Translucent Setting Powder – Say Goodbye to Sweat and Hello to Shine
$24 from Sephora (available in four shades)
20. A Color-Changing BYO Blush – A Custom Tint for You and You Alone
Youthforia's color-changing BYO Blush adapts to your skin's pH level, creating a custom tint that blends beautifully with your complexion. It's perfect for everyday wear, plus it's cruelty-free.
$36 from Youthforia or $35.99 from Amazon
21. A Lightweight Pore-Minimizing Primer for the Smoothest Foundation Base
Impress your friends with this pore-minimizing primer, featuring collagen and green tea extract to reduce the appearance of pores while enhancing your skin.
$16 from Amazon
22. GXVE Matte Liquid Lipstick from Gwen Stefani's Beauty Line – Our Bold Bright Red Lipstick
Vibing with $24 from Sephora (available in two shades)
23. Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer – For Dark Spots, Highlight, Brow Cleanup, and More!
$31 from Sephora (available in 30 shades and in a travel size)
24. Danessa Myricks Beauty Balm Contour – Sculpt Your Way to Stunning
Smoothly define your cheekbones with this cream-to-powder formula, offering a natural and buildable dimension.
$32 from Sephora (available in nine shades)
25. Essence Lengthening Mascara – Noticeable Length That Lasts All Day
Get it from Amazon for $4.99
26. Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint – Skincare + Makeup in One
$48 from Sephora (available in 30 shades)
27. Juvia's Place Lip Liner – Define Those Luscious Lips
Juvia's Place is a Black-owned beauty brand inspired by the vibrant beauty of the African diaspora.
$10 from Ulta (available in six shades)
28. Elizabeth Mott Eye Primer – Your Eyeshadow's Best Friend
$14.99 from Amazon
29. Winky Lux Mermaid Kitten Eyeshadow Palette – The Sea Has Never Been so Gorgeous
$25 from Winky Lux or Target
30. Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush – It's like Makeup and Skincare in One Package!
$20 from Sephora (available in 11 shades and two finishes)
When you wake in the morning and look in the mirror before even adding makeup:
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- Discover the power of antioxidants with Thirteen Lune's cream highlighter—offering a daily dose of glow and a balanced approach to beauty. Get it from Thirteen Lune for $32.
- Elevate your shopping-beauty experience with the Winky Lux Mermaid Kitten Eyeshadow Palette, a vibrant collection that brings the sea's beauty right to your eyes. Choose from Target or Winky Lux for $25.
- Want the perfect pout? The GXVE Matte Liquid Lipstick from Gwen Stefani's beauty line offers a bold, bright red lipstick that's bound to make a buzz. Purchase it from Sephora for $24.
- Pair your lipstick with Juvia's Place Lip Liner, a Black-owned beauty brand inspired by the rich beauty of the African diaspora. Pick it up from Ulta for $10.
- Desiring a true beauty and content collaboration? Explore the Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush, blending the lines between makeup and skincare seamlessly. Get it from Sephora for $20.
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